Sesame-Lemon Chicken with a Crisp Phyllo Crust Recipe
π Description: Elevate your chicken game with this delightful Sesame-Lemon Chicken featuring a crisp phyllo crust. Perfect for a savory dinner that’s both impressive and bursting with flavor!
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
| 3 | fresh lemon juice |
| 2 | soy sauce |
| 3 | honey |
| 2 | garlic |
| 1 | fresh ginger |
| 2 | cayenne |
| 1 | fresh ground black pepper |
| 1/2 | phyllo dough |
| 1 | butter |
| 1/2 | sesame seeds |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 443.9
- Fat Content: 21.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7g
- Cholesterol Content: 119mg
- Sodium Content: 572.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 9g
- Protein Content: 43.7g
Instructions:
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Marinade Preparation:
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- Combine the marinade ingredients in a nonreactive bowl and add the chicken.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
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Coating and Cooking the Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 450Β°F and butter a baking sheet.
- Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and butter it. Top with another sheet and repeat until you have four layers.
- Cut the phyllo stack into 6 equal strips.
- Remove a breast from the marinade, allowing some marinade to drip off.
- Lay the chicken breast at one end of a phyllo strip and roll it up, leaving the ends exposed.
- Dip both ends of the chicken into the sesame seeds to coat them generously.
- Place the chicken breast, seam side down, on the buttered baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining breasts.
- Brush the tops of the phyllo with melted butter.
- Roast in the preheated oven until the phyllo is crisp, golden brown, and the chicken is cooked through, typically 25 to 30 minutes.
This Sesame-Lemon Chicken with a Crisp Phyllo Crust recipe combines the tangy zest of lemon, the earthy aroma of sesame seeds, and the rich flavor of chicken to create a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for gatherings or a special family dinner, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Enjoy the crunchy texture of the phyllo crust paired with the succulent chicken infused with soy, honey, and aromatic spices. Serve it alongside your favorite greens or grains for a complete and satisfying meal experience!
